INFOGRAPHIC: How electric cars are changing the world

Electric cars are on the road to changing the car industry forever. Technological advancements continue to bring us closer than ever to affordable zero-emission vehicle options, while fierce competition amongst top car brands deepens research and development in the field. For a closer look at just how electric cars are changing the world, Performance Parts put together an infographic that explores the current electric vehicle market, its innovative technologies, as well as some of its pros and cons.

I wouldn't put zero emissions first as the "jewel" in the EV crown. Rather I would put greatly increased energy efficiency first, as the most fundamental advance. That will slow the growth of carbon emissions from transportation immediately, even powered by the grid we have now. A cleaner grid is also then enabled, which it would not be if we stay with fossil fueling.

It\'s a few years old but readers might also be interested in a compilation of electric cars that I made into a pack of Top Trumps cards http://www.beagleybrown.com/electric-car-top-trumps-a-round-up-of-44-electric-vehicles/